Recall 23V031000: 2020–2021 Land Rover Range Rover Phev, 2020–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Phev
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 26, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 868
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover PHEV and 2020-2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
The risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Phev
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Phev
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Phev
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Phev
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Phev
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V031000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N742
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 16, 2023
- Components
- Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Electrical system:software (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology